This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
musician
singer-songwriter.
Total number of units = 14 3 core units 7 Group A units 4 elective units 2 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. No more than 3Group A or Group B units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level. Core units
Group A units (specialist) Industry context
Music composition
Music literacy
Music performance
Group B units Audio/sound
Creative process
Design process
Industry context
Information management and research
Learning and development
Music composition
Music literacy
Music performance
Occupational health and safety
Small and micro business
Sustainability
Workplace effectiveness
Writing
Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive. Musician Core units plus:
Singer-songwriter Core units plus:
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Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
CUS30109 Certificate III in Music, or
with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification..
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the music industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | modelling open and supportive communication using language appropriate to the intended audience presenting analysis in a format appropriate to the intended audience or as agreed conducting negotiations to identify realistic solutions to work/contractual issues using presentation and consultation skills to communicate issues arising in the workplace |
Teamwork | recognising and supporting the contribution of other artists working creatively with individual differences sharing industry information with colleagues and peers |
Problem-solving | evaluating and challenging ideas and moving them forward towards solutions analysing appropriate musical elements of composition and/or performance establishing and maintaining personal financial and work record-keeping systems developing personal budgets and monitoring income and expenditure against budgets |
Initiative and enterprise | generating and exploring ideas interpreting musical structures and elements to enhance musical outcomes in performance using original and innovative approaches in stage performances engaging with audiences in ways that entertain and enhance people's overall experience |
Planning and organising | setting work and practice goals preparing self for performance monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance prioritising work tasks and establishing deadlines preparing and circulating self-promotional material to potential clients or employers planning for contingencies |
Self-management | setting development goals observing protocols appropriate to the genre, style and context of performance maintaining an appropriate standard of stage presentation relevant to the area of specialisation responding appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance |
Learning | reflecting on and enhancing own ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative creative process improving music performance skills and expression through rehearsal and performance accessing opportunities to improve stagecraft skills seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice into own work performance |
Technology | storing and retrieving relevant OHS documents/information using relevant business equipment using stage equipment and technology to enhance stage performance producing planned sound consistently |
